Description
Indulge in a slice of Irresistible Carrot Cake, where warm spices and sweet carrots unite in a moist, flavorful treat. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for celebrations or a cozy afternoon pick-me-up. Experience the joy it brings at family gatherings, making memories with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups grated carrots (freshly grated)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the grated carrots and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in crushed pineapple or swapping cream cheese frosting for whipped topping. Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze individual slices wrapped tightly for up to three months.